2010 Map of McClain Canyon

About this map

Gatlin Ranch and McClain Ranch anchor this West Texas landscape, illustrating the enduring ranching economy of Terrell County in the early twenty-first century. The map depicts a deeply dissected terrain where several major drainages converge. Notable features include Sanderson Creek, which flows through both Sanderson Canyon and McClain Canyon, joined by smaller tributaries like Lion Canyon and Seminole Canyon. This network of arroyos and canyons defines the local geography, punctuated by local transportation routes such as Lower Gatlin Rd and Harrison Rd. The presence of these named ranching outposts and their associated roads provides evidence of modern land use in a region characterized by its dramatic hydrological features, including the more distant Garcia Creek and Persimmon Creek.